C+
Average
62/100

Buff Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 375 SE Buff St, Madras, OR 97741
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 47% · Math 37% proficient · 41st percentile in Oregon
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Oregon schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
251
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%41/100reading 42nd percentile, math 41st percentile among Oregon elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Oregon schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Oregon. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−6 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−1 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Oregon state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%45%reading +5 pts, math -6 pts56th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%32%reading +5 pts, math +6 pts61st percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +9 pts, math +7 pts71st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 375 SE Buff St
City Madras
ZIP Code 97741
District 4106740
NCES School ID 410674001569
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97741

Understanding the community around Buff Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,474
Per Capita Income $29,552
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $287,500
Median Rent $946
Owner-Occupied 62.8%
Renter-Occupied 37.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Buff Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 49.4%
White 38.7%
American Indian 6.8%
Two or More Races 5.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 251
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Buff Elementary School?
Buff Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Buff Elementary School?
Buff Elementary School has 251 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Buff Elementary School serve?
Buff Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Buff Elementary School receive per student?
Buff Elementary School receives $18,891 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Buff Elementary School in 97741 ▼
Avg Home Value
$372,791
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,593
1-Year Change
+0.7%
% Renters
37.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026